carry weight
idiom
: to be important or meaningful especially in influencing others
He was considered a man of solid judgment, and his opinion upon all matters, private and public, carried weight.—
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Edward Bulwer-LyttonHer opinion carries a lot of weight with us, and we often seek out her advice before making any important decision.
Your promises would carry more weight [=be more meaningful] if you didn't break them so often.
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Her words carry weight in an industry where less than 10 African American women have historically traveled beyond Earth’s atmosphere.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 11 Apr. 2025
After Zaha’s equalizer, every touch forward carried weight.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2025
Our last name carries weight in more ways than just words.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
While the arguments for a substantial rate cut carry weight, a significant contingent of market participants and policymakers advocate for a more cautious and measured approach.
—Dan Irvine, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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Melissa Noel, Essence, 11 Apr. 2025
After Zaha’s equalizer, every touch forward carried weight.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2025
Our last name carries weight in more ways than just words.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
While the arguments for a substantial rate cut carry weight, a significant contingent of market participants and policymakers advocate for a more cautious and measured approach.
—Dan Irvine, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
See All Example Sentences for carry weight
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“Carry weight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carry%20weight. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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